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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.57, 578.36 and 177.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.57, 578.36 and 177.45 is: 266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.57 : 578.36 = 177.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.57/578.36 = 177.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.57x = 578.36 × 177.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.57x = 102,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,629.98/385.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.18

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