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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 573.32 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 573.32 and 176.84 is: 265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 573.32 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/573.32 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 573.32 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 101,385.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,385.91/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.32

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