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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.90, 577.16 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.90, 577.16 and 153.73 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.90 : 577.16 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.90/577.16 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.90x = 577.16 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.90x = 88,726.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,726.81/384.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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