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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.47, 577.04 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.47, 577.04 and 179.13 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.47 : 577.04 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.47/577.04 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.47x = 577.04 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.47x = 103,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,365.18/384.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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