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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 573.21 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 573.21 and 176.56 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 573.21 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/573.21 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 573.21 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 101,205.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,205.96/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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