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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.74, 568.85 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.74, 568.85 and 174.02 is: 260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.74 : 568.85 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.74/568.85 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.74x = 568.85 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.74x = 98,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,991.83/379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.68

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