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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.32, 568.71 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.32, 568.71 and 173.79 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.32 : 568.71 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.32/568.71 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.32x = 568.71 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.32x = 98,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,836.11/379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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