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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.24, 567.36 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.24, 567.36 and 172.74 is: 259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.24 : 567.36 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.24/567.36 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.24x = 567.36 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.24x = 98,005.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,005.77/378.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.11

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