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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.21, 569 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.21, 569 and 173.75 is: 260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.21 : 569 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.21/569 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.21x = 569 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.21x = 98,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,863.75/379.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.71

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