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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 575.44 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 575.44 and 178.44 is: 267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 575.44 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/575.44 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 575.44 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 102,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,678.91/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.29

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