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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.94, 573.00 and 176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.94, 573.00 and 176.65 is: 265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.94 : 573.00 = 176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.94/573.00 = 176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.94x = 573.00 × 176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.94x = 101,223.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,223.08/381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.03

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