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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.25, 568.86 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.25, 568.86 and 173.78 is: 260.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.25 : 568.86 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.25/568.86 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.25x = 568.86 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.25x = 98,856.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,856.49/379.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.66

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