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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.97, 568.46 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.97, 568.46 and 173.48 is: 260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.97 : 568.46 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.97/568.46 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.97x = 568.46 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.97x = 98,616.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,616.99/378.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.23

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