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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 574.52 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 574.52 and 176.96 is: 265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 574.52 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/574.52 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 574.52 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 101,667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,667.06/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.45

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