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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 574.11 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 574.11 and 177.18 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 574.11 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/574.11 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 574.11 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 101,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,720.81/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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