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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.45, 569.01 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.45, 569.01 and 173.95 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.45 : 569.01 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.45/569.01 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.45x = 569.01 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.45x = 98,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,979.29/379.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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