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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 573.37 and 177.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 573.37 and 177.17 is: 265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 573.37 = 177.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/573.37 = 177.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 573.37 × 177.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 101,580.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,580.65/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.57

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