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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.78, 573.03 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.78, 573.03 and 176.46 is: 264.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.78 : 573.03 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.78/573.03 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.78x = 573.03 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.78x = 101,116.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,116.87/381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.86

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