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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 568.98 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 568.98 and 173.88 is: 260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 568.98 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/568.98 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 568.98 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 98,934.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,934.24/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.86

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