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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.23, 570.12 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.23, 570.12 and 174.75 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.23 : 570.12 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.23/570.12 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.23x = 570.12 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.23x = 99,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,628.47/380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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