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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.23, 572.99 and 176.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.23, 572.99 and 176.85 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.23 : 572.99 = 176.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.23/572.99 = 176.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.23x = 572.99 × 176.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.23x = 101,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,332.40/382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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