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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.24, 567.13 and 172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.24, 567.13 and 172.61 is: 258.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.24 : 567.13 = 172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.24/567.13 = 172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.24x = 567.13 × 172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.24x = 97,892.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,892.31/378.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.81

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