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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 572.37 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 572.37 and 176.21 is: 264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 572.37 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/572.37 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 572.37 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 100,857.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,857.98/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.19

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