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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.53, 572.47 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.53, 572.47 and 176.25 is: 264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.53 : 572.47 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.53/572.47 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.53x = 572.47 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.53x = 100,897.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,897.40/381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.45

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