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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.49, 576.65 and 178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.49, 576.65 and 178.86 is: 268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.49 : 576.65 = 178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.49/576.65 = 178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.49x = 576.65 × 178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.49x = 103,142.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,142.23/384.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.26

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