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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.06, 569.89 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.06, 569.89 and 174.45 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 569.89 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/569.89 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 569.89 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 99,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,414.02/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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