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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.03, 572.66 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.03, 572.66 and 176.75 is: 264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.03 : 572.66 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.03/572.66 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.03x = 572.66 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.03x = 101,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,217.66/382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.95

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