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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.13, 574.74 and 177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.13, 574.74 and 177.75 is: 266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.13 : 574.74 = 177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.13/574.74 = 177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.13x = 574.74 × 177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.13x = 102,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,160.04/383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.65

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