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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.91, 568 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.91, 568 and 173.53 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.91 : 568 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.91/568 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.91x = 568 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.91x = 98,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,565.04/378.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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