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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.14, 569.91 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.14, 569.91 and 174.56 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.14 : 569.91 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.14/569.91 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.14x = 569.91 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.14x = 99,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,482.50/380.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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