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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.93, 572.68 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.93, 572.68 and 176.39 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.93 : 572.68 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.93/572.68 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.93x = 572.68 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.93x = 101,015.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,015.03/381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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