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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.06, 574.42 and 177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.06, 574.42 and 177.58 is: 266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.06 : 574.42 = 177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.06/574.42 = 177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.06x = 574.42 × 177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.06x = 102,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,005.50/383.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.29

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