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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.71, 572.17 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.71, 572.17 and 176.43 is: 264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.71 : 572.17 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.71/572.17 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.71x = 572.17 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.71x = 100,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,947.95/381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.46

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