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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.59, 569.41 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.59, 569.41 and 174.12 is: 261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.59 : 569.41 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.59/569.41 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.59x = 569.41 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.59x = 99,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,145.67/379.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.19

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