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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.84, 577.08 and 110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.84, 577.08 and 110.87 is: 166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.84 : 577.08 = 110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.84/577.08 = 110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.84x = 577.08 × 110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.84x = 63,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,980.86/384.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.25

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