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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.74, 577.21 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.74, 577.21 and 179.20 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.74 : 577.21 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.74/577.21 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.74x = 577.21 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.74x = 103,436.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,436.03/384.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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