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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.75, 572.27 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.75, 572.27 and 176.46 is: 264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 572.27 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/572.27 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 572.27 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 100,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,981.88/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.52

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