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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.83, 569.37 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.83, 569.37 and 174.54 is: 261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.83 : 569.37 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.83/569.37 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.83x = 569.37 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.83x = 99,377.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,377.84/379.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.64

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