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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.45, 572.41 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.45, 572.41 and 176.04 is: 264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.45 : 572.41 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.45/572.41 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.45x = 572.41 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.45x = 100,766.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,766.15/381.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.16

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