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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 573.25 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 573.25 and 176.97 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 573.25 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/573.25 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 573.25 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 101,448.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,448.05/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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