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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.95, 568.69 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.95, 568.69 and 173.75 is: 260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.95 : 568.69 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.95/568.69 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.95x = 568.69 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.95x = 98,806.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,806.61/378.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.74

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