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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.69, 577.23 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.69, 577.23 and 179.25 is: 268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.69 : 577.23 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.69/577.23 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.69x = 577.23 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.69x = 103,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,468.48/384.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.97

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