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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.60, 569.39 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.60, 569.39 and 174.11 is: 261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.60 : 569.39 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.60/569.39 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.60x = 569.39 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.60x = 99,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,136.49/379.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.16

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