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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.92, 574.29 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.92, 574.29 and 177.54 is: 266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.92 : 574.29 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.92/574.29 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.92x = 574.29 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.92x = 101,959.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,959.45/382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.27

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