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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.63, 576.80 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.63, 576.80 and 168.09 is: 252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.63 : 576.80 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.63/576.80 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.63x = 576.80 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.63x = 96,952.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,952.88/384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.07

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