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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.96, 572.54 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.96, 572.54 and 176.22 is: 264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.96 : 572.54 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.96/572.54 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.96x = 572.54 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.96x = 100,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,892.12/381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.14

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