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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.95, 569.92 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.95, 569.92 and 174.66 is: 261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.95 : 569.92 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.95/569.92 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.95x = 569.92 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.95x = 99,542.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,542.23/379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.99

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