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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.86, 572.82 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.86, 572.82 and 176.63 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.86 : 572.82 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.86/572.82 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.86x = 572.82 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.86x = 101,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,177.89/381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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