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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.21, 573.11 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.21, 573.11 and 176.54 is: 264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.21 : 573.11 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.21/573.11 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.21x = 573.11 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.21x = 101,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,173.75/382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.71

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