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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.34, 571.80 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.34, 571.80 and 175.87 is: 263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.34 : 571.80 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.34/571.80 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.34x = 571.80 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.34x = 100,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,559.61/381.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.70

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