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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.65, 571.71 and 175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.65, 571.71 and 175.93 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.65 : 571.71 = 175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.65/571.71 = 175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.65x = 571.71 × 175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.65x = 100,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,580.06/381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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