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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 573.60 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 573.60 and 176.79 is: 265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 573.60 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/573.60 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 573.60 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 101,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,406.08/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.32

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