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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 576.61 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 576.61 and 168.35 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 576.61 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/576.61 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 576.61 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 97,068.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,068.99/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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