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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 574.74 and 177.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 574.74 and 177.67 is: 266.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 574.74 = 177.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/574.74 = 177.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 574.74 × 177.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 102,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,114.06/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.51

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