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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 573.03 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 573.03 and 176.78 is: 265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 573.03 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/573.03 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 573.03 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 101,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,300.24/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.09

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