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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 572.72 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 572.72 and 176.40 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 572.72 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/572.72 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 572.72 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 101,027.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,027.81/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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