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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.83, 573.87 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.83, 573.87 and 177.54 is: 266.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.83 : 573.87 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.83/573.87 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.83x = 573.87 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.83x = 101,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,884.88/382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.14

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