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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.15, 573.41 and 176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.15, 573.41 and 176.66 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.15 : 573.41 = 176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.15/573.41 = 176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.15x = 573.41 × 176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.15x = 101,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,298.61/382.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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