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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.15, 568.28 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.15, 568.28 and 173.68 is: 260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.15 : 568.28 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.15/568.28 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.15x = 568.28 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.15x = 98,697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,697.88/379.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.32

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