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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 570.89 and 172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 570.89 and 172.61 is: 258.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 570.89 = 172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/570.89 = 172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 570.89 × 172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 98,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,538.22/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.71

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