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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.06, 568.08 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.06, 568.08 and 173.41 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.06 : 568.08 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.06/568.08 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.06x = 568.08 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.06x = 98,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,510.75/379.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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