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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.13, 574.71 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.13, 574.71 and 177.72 is: 266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.13 : 574.71 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.13/574.71 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.13x = 574.71 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.13x = 102,137.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,137.46/383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.59

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