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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.37, 575.78 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.37, 575.78 and 178.66 is: 267.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.37 : 575.78 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.37/575.78 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.37x = 575.78 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.37x = 102,868.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,868.85/384.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.63

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