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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.93, 577.14 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.93, 577.14 and 179.40 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.93 : 577.14 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.93/577.14 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.93x = 577.14 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.93x = 103,538.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,538.92/384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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