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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.81, 573.81 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.81, 573.81 and 177.52 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.81 : 573.81 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.81/573.81 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.81x = 573.81 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.81x = 101,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,861.98/382.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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