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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.42, 576.54 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.42, 576.54 and 179.04 is: 268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.42 : 576.54 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.42/576.54 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.42x = 576.54 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.42x = 103,223.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,223.72/384.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.52

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