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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.58, 572.56 and 176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.58, 572.56 and 176.30 is: 264.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.58 : 572.56 = 176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.58/572.56 = 176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.58x = 572.56 × 176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.58x = 100,942.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,942.33/381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.54

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