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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.75, 574.16 and 177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.75, 574.16 and 177.29 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.75 : 574.16 = 177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.75/574.16 = 177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.75x = 574.16 × 177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.75x = 101,792.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,792.83/382.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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