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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 570.45 and 175.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 570.45 and 175.17 is: 262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 570.45 = 175.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/570.45 = 175.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 570.45 × 175.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 99,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,925.73/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.48

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