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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.70, 572.41 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.70, 572.41 and 176.37 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.70 : 572.41 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.70/572.41 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.70x = 572.41 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.70x = 100,955.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,955.95/381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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