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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.69, 569.67 and 174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.69, 569.67 and 174.31 is: 261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.69 : 569.67 = 174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.69/569.67 = 174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.69x = 569.67 × 174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.69x = 99,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,299.18/379.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.53

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