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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.22, 575.56 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.22, 575.56 and 178.50 is: 267.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.22 : 575.56 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.22/575.56 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.22x = 575.56 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.22x = 102,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,739.84/384.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.40

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