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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.88, 569.26 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.88, 569.26 and 173.94 is: 260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.88 : 569.26 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.88/569.26 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.88x = 569.26 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.88x = 99,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,017.08/379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.65

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