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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 572.81 and 176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 572.81 and 176.47 is: 264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 572.81 = 176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/572.81 = 176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 572.81 × 176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 101,081.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,081.47/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.48

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