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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.07, 566.60 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.07, 566.60 and 172.50 is: 258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.07 : 566.60 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.07/566.60 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.07x = 566.60 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.07x = 97,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,738.50/378.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.52

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