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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.36, 572.10 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.36, 572.10 and 176.01 is: 264.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.36 : 572.10 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.36/572.10 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.36x = 572.10 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.36x = 100,695.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,695.32/381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.04

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