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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.68, 572.79 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.68, 572.79 and 176.12 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.68 : 572.79 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.68/572.79 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.68x = 572.79 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.68x = 100,879.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,879.77/381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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