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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 572.94 and 176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 572.94 and 176.65 is: 264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 572.94 = 176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/572.94 = 176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 572.94 × 176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 101,208.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,208.42/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.82

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