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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.50, 569.46 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.50, 569.46 and 174.06 is: 261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.50 : 569.46 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.50/569.46 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.50x = 569.46 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.50x = 99,120.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,120.21/379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.19

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