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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.74, 569.46 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.74, 569.46 and 174.27 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.74 : 569.46 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.74/569.46 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.74x = 569.46 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.74x = 99,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,239.79/379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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