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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.86, 573.76 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.86, 573.76 and 176.94 is: 265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.86 : 573.76 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.86/573.76 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.86x = 573.76 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.86x = 101,521.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,521.09/382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.17

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