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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.67, 576.87 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.67, 576.87 and 179.20 is: 268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.67 : 576.87 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.67/576.87 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.67x = 576.87 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.67x = 103,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,375.10/384.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.74

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