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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.72, 569.76 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.72, 569.76 and 171.54 is: 257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.72 : 569.76 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.72/569.76 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.72x = 569.76 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.72x = 97,736.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,736.63/379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.39

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