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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.02, 574.54 and 177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.02, 574.54 and 177.55 is: 266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.02 : 574.54 = 177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.02/574.54 = 177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.02x = 574.54 × 177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.02x = 102,007.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,007.70/383.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.33

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