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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.93, 569.13 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.93, 569.13 and 174.21 is: 260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.93 : 569.13 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.93/569.13 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.93x = 569.13 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.93x = 99,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,150.27/379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.97

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