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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.17, 569.80 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.17, 569.80 and 174.54 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.17 : 569.80 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.17/569.80 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.17x = 569.80 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.17x = 99,452.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,452.89/380.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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