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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.45, 568.89 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.45, 568.89 and 173.91 is: 260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.45 : 568.89 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.45/568.89 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.45x = 568.89 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.45x = 98,935.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,935.66/379.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.73

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