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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.64, 577.17 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.64, 577.17 and 168.40 is: 252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.64 : 577.17 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.64/577.17 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.64x = 577.17 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.64x = 97,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,195.43/384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.69

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