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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.42, 568.68 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.42, 568.68 and 173.80 is: 260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.42 : 568.68 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.42/568.68 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.42x = 568.68 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.42x = 98,836.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,836.58/379.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.49

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