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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.61, 570.45 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.61, 570.45 and 174.89 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.61 : 570.45 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.61/570.45 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.61x = 570.45 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.61x = 99,768.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,768.08/380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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