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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.79, 567.97 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.79, 567.97 and 173.24 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.79 : 567.97 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.79/567.97 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.79x = 567.97 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.79x = 98,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,393.98/378.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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