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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.15, 571.91 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.15, 571.91 and 175.66 is: 263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.15 : 571.91 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.15/571.91 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.15x = 571.91 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.15x = 100,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,459.40/381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.57

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