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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.07, 568.33 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.07, 568.33 and 173.54 is: 260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.07 : 568.33 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.07/568.33 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.07x = 568.33 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.07x = 98,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,627.99/379.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.18

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