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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.61, 572.55 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.61, 572.55 and 176.19 is: 264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.61 : 572.55 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.61/572.55 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.61x = 572.55 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.61x = 100,877.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,877.58/381.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.35

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