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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.76, 577.37 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.76, 577.37 and 168.28 is: 252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.76 : 577.37 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.76/577.37 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.76x = 577.37 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.76x = 97,159.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,159.82/384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.52

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