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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.10, 576.20 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.10, 576.20 and 178.72 is: 268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.10 : 576.20 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.10/576.20 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.10x = 576.20 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.10x = 102,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,978.46/384.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.10

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