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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.69, 572.19 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.69, 572.19 and 176.43 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.69 : 572.19 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.69/572.19 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.69x = 572.19 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.69x = 100,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,951.48/381.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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