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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.59, 568.92 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.59, 568.92 and 174.10 is: 260.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.59 : 568.92 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.59/568.92 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.59x = 568.92 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.59x = 99,048.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,048.97/379.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.94

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