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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.79, 573.09 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.79, 573.09 and 176.52 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.79 : 573.09 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.79/573.09 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.79x = 573.09 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.79x = 101,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,161.85/381.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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