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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 576.32 and 178.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 576.32 and 178.61 is: 267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 576.32 = 178.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/576.32 = 178.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 576.32 × 178.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 102,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,932.74/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.95

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