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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.14, 571.73 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.14, 571.73 and 175.77 is: 263.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.14 : 571.73 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.14/571.73 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.14x = 571.73 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.14x = 100,492.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,492.10/381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.66

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