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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.78, 577.17 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.78, 577.17 and 179.24 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.78 : 577.17 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.78/577.17 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.78x = 577.17 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.78x = 103,448.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,448.39/384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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