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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.62, 572.54 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.62, 572.54 and 176.34 is: 264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.62 : 572.54 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.62/572.54 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.62x = 572.54 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.62x = 100,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,960.55/381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.56

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