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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.34, 574.68 and 177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.34, 574.68 and 177.73 is: 266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.34 : 574.68 = 177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.34/574.68 = 177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.34x = 574.68 × 177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.34x = 102,137.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,137.88/383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.44

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