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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.78, 569.49 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.78, 569.49 and 174.22 is: 261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.78 : 569.49 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.78/569.49 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.78x = 569.49 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.78x = 99,216.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,216.55/379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.25

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