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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.67, 577.23 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.67, 577.23 and 168.24 is: 252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.67 : 577.23 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.67/577.23 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.67x = 577.23 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.67x = 97,113.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,113.18/384.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.46

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