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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.78, 569.67 and 171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.78, 569.67 and 171.67 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.78 : 569.67 = 171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.78/569.67 = 171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.78x = 569.67 × 171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.78x = 97,794.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,794.97/379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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