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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.20, 568.71 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.20, 568.71 and 173.64 is: 260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.20 : 568.71 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.20/568.71 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.20x = 568.71 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.20x = 98,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,750.80/379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.42

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