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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.15, 573.96 and 177.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.15, 573.96 and 177.43 is: 265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.15 : 573.96 = 177.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.15/573.96 = 177.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.15x = 573.96 × 177.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.15x = 101,837.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,837.72/383.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.79

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