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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.13, 567.21 and 172.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.13, 567.21 and 172.81 is: 259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.13 : 567.21 = 172.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.13/567.21 = 172.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.13x = 567.21 × 172.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.13x = 98,019.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,019.56/378.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.22

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