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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.54, 576.54 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.54, 576.54 and 168 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.54 : 576.54 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.54/576.54 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.54x = 576.54 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.54x = 96,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,858.72/384.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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