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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.77, 572.41 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.77, 572.41 and 176.16 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.77 : 572.41 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.77/572.41 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.77x = 572.41 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.77x = 100,835.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,835.75/381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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