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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 573.56 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 573.56 and 174.20 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 573.56 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/573.56 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 573.56 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 99,914.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,914.15/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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