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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.81, 568.01 and 173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.81, 568.01 and 173.27 is: 259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.81 : 568.01 = 173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.81/568.01 = 173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.81x = 568.01 × 173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.81x = 98,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,420.95/378.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.82

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