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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.24, 573.12 and 174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.24, 573.12 and 174.07 is: 261.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.24 : 573.12 = 174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.24/573.12 = 174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.24x = 573.12 × 174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.24x = 99,763.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,763.00/382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.00

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