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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.41, 575.12 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.41, 575.12 and 177.94 is: 266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.41 : 575.12 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.41/575.12 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.41x = 575.12 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.41x = 102,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,336.85/383.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.91

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