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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 574.34 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 574.34 and 177.50 is: 266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 574.34 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/574.34 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 574.34 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 101,945.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,945.35/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.33

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