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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.50, 572.39 and 176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.50, 572.39 and 176.11 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.50 : 572.39 = 176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.50/572.39 = 176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.50x = 572.39 × 176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.50x = 100,804.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,804.02/381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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