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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.47, 576.38 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.47, 576.38 and 178.92 is: 268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.47 : 576.38 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.47/576.38 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.47x = 576.38 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.47x = 103,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,125.02/384.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.23

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