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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 575.64 and 178.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 575.64 and 178.38 is: 267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 575.64 = 178.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/575.64 = 178.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 575.64 × 178.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 102,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,682.66/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.32

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