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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.51, 573.45 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.51, 573.45 and 176.82 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.51 : 573.45 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.51/573.45 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.51x = 573.45 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.51x = 101,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,397.43/382.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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