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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.70, 569.46 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.70, 569.46 and 174.14 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.70 : 569.46 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.70/569.46 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.70x = 569.46 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.70x = 99,165.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,165.76/379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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