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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.54, 571.64 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.54, 571.64 and 175.86 is: 263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.54 : 571.64 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.54/571.64 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.54x = 571.64 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.54x = 100,528.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,528.61/381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.48

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