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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.70, 577.26 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.70, 577.26 and 168.25 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.70 : 577.26 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.70/577.26 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.70x = 577.26 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.70x = 97,124.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,124.00/384.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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