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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.48, 569.40 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.48, 569.40 and 174.16 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.48 : 569.40 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.48/569.40 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.48x = 569.40 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.48x = 99,166.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,166.70/379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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