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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.33, 577.08 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.33, 577.08 and 168.33 is: 252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.33 : 577.08 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.33/577.08 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.33x = 577.08 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.33x = 97,139.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,139.88/384.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.75

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