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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.87, 576.77 and 178.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.87, 576.77 and 178.95 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.87 : 576.77 = 178.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.87/576.77 = 178.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.87x = 576.77 × 178.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.87x = 103,212.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,212.10/384.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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