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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 573.42 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 573.42 and 176.88 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 573.42 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/573.42 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 573.42 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 101,426.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,426.53/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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