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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.63, 577.07 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.63, 577.07 and 168.22 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.63 : 577.07 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.63/577.07 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.63x = 577.07 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.63x = 97,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,074.72/384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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