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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 569.86 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 569.86 and 174.66 is: 261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 569.86 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/569.86 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 569.86 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 99,531.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,531.75/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.93

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