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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.73, 576.83 and 179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.73, 576.83 and 179.19 is: 268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.73 : 576.83 = 179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.73/576.83 = 179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.73x = 576.83 × 179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.73x = 103,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,362.62/384.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.66

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