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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.98, 576.68 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.98, 576.68 and 179.26 is: 268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.98 : 576.68 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.98/576.68 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.98x = 576.68 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.98x = 103,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,374.66/384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.52

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