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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.19, 567.21 and 172.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.19, 567.21 and 172.70 is: 259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.19 : 567.21 = 172.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.19/567.21 = 172.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.19x = 567.21 × 172.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.19x = 97,957.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,957.17/378.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.02

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