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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 577.62 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 577.62 and 179.52 is: 269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 577.62 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/577.62 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 577.62 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 103,695.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,695.02/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.23

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