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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.03, 566.64 and 172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.03, 566.64 and 172.47 is: 258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.03 : 566.64 = 172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.03/566.64 = 172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.03x = 566.64 × 172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.03x = 97,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,728.40/378.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.52

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