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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.18, 568.77 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.18, 568.77 and 173.95 is: 260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.18 : 568.77 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.18/568.77 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.18x = 568.77 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.18x = 98,936.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,936.45/379.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.92

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