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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.12, 577.33 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.12, 577.33 and 179.91 is: 269.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.12 : 577.33 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.12/577.33 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.12x = 577.33 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.12x = 103,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,870.97/385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.71

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