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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.24, 570.18 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.24, 570.18 and 174.64 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.24 : 570.18 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.24/570.18 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.24x = 570.18 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.24x = 99,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,576.24/380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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