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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.70, 572.65 and 176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.70, 572.65 and 176.42 is: 264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.70 : 572.65 = 176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.70/572.65 = 176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.70x = 572.65 × 176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.70x = 101,026.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,026.91/381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.68

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