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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.21, 567.28 and 172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.21, 567.28 and 172.73 is: 259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.21 : 567.28 = 172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.21/567.28 = 172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.21x = 567.28 × 172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.21x = 97,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,983.75/378.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.07

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