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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.21, 573 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.21, 573 and 176.61 is: 264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.21 : 573 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.21/573 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.21x = 573 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.21x = 101,197.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,197.53/382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.77

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