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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.57, 569.31 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.57, 569.31 and 174.14 is: 261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.57 : 569.31 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.57/569.31 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.57x = 569.31 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.57x = 99,139.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,139.64/379.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.19

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