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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.91, 572.76 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.91, 572.76 and 176.58 is: 264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.91 : 572.76 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.91/572.76 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.91x = 572.76 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.91x = 101,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,135.10/381.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.81

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