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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.90, 569.38 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.90, 569.38 and 174.25 is: 261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.90 : 569.38 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.90/569.38 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.90x = 569.38 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.90x = 99,214.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,214.47/379.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.16

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