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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.49, 568.79 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.49, 568.79 and 174.08 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.49 : 568.79 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.49/568.79 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.49x = 568.79 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.49x = 99,011.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,011.25/379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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