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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.61, 575.55 and 178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.61, 575.55 and 178.19 is: 267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.61 : 575.55 = 178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.61/575.55 = 178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.61x = 575.55 × 178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.61x = 102,557.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,557.25/383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.35

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