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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.74, 573.34 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.74, 573.34 and 177.03 is: 265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.74 : 573.34 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.74/573.34 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.74x = 573.34 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.74x = 101,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,498.38/382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.19

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