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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.25, 573.20 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.25, 573.20 and 176.76 is: 265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.25 : 573.20 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.25/573.20 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.25x = 573.20 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.25x = 101,318.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,318.61/382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.06

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