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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.98, 574.34 and 177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.98, 574.34 and 177.51 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.98 : 574.34 = 177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.98/574.34 = 177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.98x = 574.34 × 177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.98x = 101,952.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,952.09/382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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