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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.10, 570.14 and 174.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.10, 570.14 and 174.61 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.10 : 570.14 = 174.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.10/570.14 = 174.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.10x = 570.14 × 174.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.10x = 99,549.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,549.85/380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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