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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 568.68 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379, 568.68 and 173.56 is: 260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 568.68 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/568.68 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 568.68 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 98,700.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,700.10/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.42

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