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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.24, 569.94 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.24, 569.94 and 174.75 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.24 : 569.94 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.24/569.94 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.24x = 569.94 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.24x = 99,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,597.02/380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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