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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.24, 569.56 and 174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.24, 569.56 and 174.98 is: 262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.24 : 569.56 = 174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.24/569.56 = 174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.24x = 569.56 × 174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.24x = 99,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,661.61/380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.10

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