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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.83, 577.55 and 168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.83, 577.55 and 168.56 is: 252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.83 : 577.55 = 168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.83/577.55 = 168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.83x = 577.55 × 168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.83x = 97,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,351.83/384.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.97

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