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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.96, 574.12 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.96, 574.12 and 177.42 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.96 : 574.12 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.96/574.12 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.96x = 574.12 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.96x = 101,862.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,862.75/382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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