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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.54, 569.06 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.54, 569.06 and 174.16 is: 261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.54 : 569.06 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.54/569.06 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.54x = 569.06 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.54x = 99,107.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,107.49/379.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.13

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