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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.59, 577.18 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.59, 577.18 and 168.32 is: 252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.59 : 577.18 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.59/577.18 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.59x = 577.18 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.59x = 97,148.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,148.05/384.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.60

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