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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.87, 572.88 and 176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.87, 572.88 and 176.45 is: 264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.87 : 572.88 = 176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.87/572.88 = 176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.87x = 572.88 × 176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.87x = 101,084.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,084.68/381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.71

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