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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.87, 577.09 and 168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.87, 577.09 and 168.19 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.87 : 577.09 = 168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.87/577.09 = 168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.87x = 577.09 × 168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.87x = 97,060.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,060.77/384.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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