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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 570.95 and 175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 570.95 and 175.22 is: 262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 570.95 = 175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/570.95 = 175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 570.95 × 175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 100,038.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,038.79/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.51

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