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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.51, 576.76 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.51, 576.76 and 168.24 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.51 : 576.76 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.51/576.76 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.51x = 576.76 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.51x = 97,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,034.10/384.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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