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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.06, 575.92 and 178.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.06, 575.92 and 178.58 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.06 : 575.92 = 178.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.06/575.92 = 178.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.06x = 575.92 × 178.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.06x = 102,847.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,847.79/384.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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