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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.54, 576.85 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.54, 576.85 and 176.26 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.54 : 576.85 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.54/576.85 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.54x = 576.85 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.54x = 101,675.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,675.58/384.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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