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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.78, 567.95 and 173.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.78, 567.95 and 173.42 is: 260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.78 : 567.95 = 173.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.78/567.95 = 173.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.78x = 567.95 × 173.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.78x = 98,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,490.71/378.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.02

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