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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.52, 576.45 and 178.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.52, 576.45 and 178.87 is: 268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.52 : 576.45 = 178.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.52/576.45 = 178.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.52x = 576.45 × 178.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.52x = 103,109.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,109.61/384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.15

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