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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.66, 573.35 and 176.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.66, 573.35 and 176.85 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.66 : 573.35 = 176.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.66/573.35 = 176.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.66x = 573.35 × 176.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.66x = 101,396.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,396.06/382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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