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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.56, 567.95 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.56, 567.95 and 173.16 is: 259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.56 : 567.95 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.56/567.95 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.56x = 567.95 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.56x = 98,345.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,345.36/378.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.79

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