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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.69, 576.68 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.69, 576.68 and 168.15 is: 252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.69 : 576.68 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.69/576.68 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.69x = 576.68 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.69x = 96,967.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,967.90/384.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.07

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