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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.50, 576.70 and 178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.50, 576.70 and 178.90 is: 268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.50 : 576.70 = 178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.50/576.70 = 178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.50x = 576.70 × 178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.50x = 103,171.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,171.63/384.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.33

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