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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.61, 574.05 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.61, 574.05 and 177.19 is: 265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.61 : 574.05 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.61/574.05 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.61x = 574.05 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.61x = 101,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,715.92/382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.85

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