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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.97, 574.47 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.97, 574.47 and 177.48 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.97 : 574.47 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.97/574.47 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.97x = 574.47 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.97x = 101,956.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,956.94/382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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