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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.97, 572.96 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.97, 572.96 and 176.48 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.97 : 572.96 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.97/572.96 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.97x = 572.96 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.97x = 101,115.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,115.98/381.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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