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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.61, 577.85 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.61, 577.85 and 179.69 is: 269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.61 : 577.85 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.61/577.85 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.61x = 577.85 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.61x = 103,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,830.08/385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.27

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