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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 568.96 and 173.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 568.96 and 173.81 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 568.96 = 173.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/568.96 = 173.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 568.96 × 173.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 98,891.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,891.93/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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