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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 570.18 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 570.18 and 174.56 is: 261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 570.18 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/570.18 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 570.18 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 99,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,530.62/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.92

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