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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.49, 569.16 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.49, 569.16 and 174 is: 260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.49 : 569.16 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.49/569.16 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.49x = 569.16 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.49x = 99,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,033.84/379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.97

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