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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.89, 571.97 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.89, 571.97 and 176.15 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.89 : 571.97 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.89/571.97 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.89x = 571.97 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.89x = 100,754.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,754.39/381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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