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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.34, 573.44 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.34, 573.44 and 176.90 is: 265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.34 : 573.44 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.34/573.44 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.34x = 573.44 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.34x = 101,437.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,437.78/382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.31

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