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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 572.40 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.66, 572.40 and 176.10 is: 264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.66 : 572.40 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.66/572.40 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.66x = 572.40 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.66x = 100,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,799.64/381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.11

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