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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.84, 572.35 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.84, 572.35 and 176.10 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.84 : 572.35 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.84/572.35 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.84x = 572.35 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.84x = 100,790.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,790.84/381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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