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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.93, 577.17 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.93, 577.17 and 153.72 is: 230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.93 : 577.17 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.93/577.17 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.93x = 577.17 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.93x = 88,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,722.57/384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.49

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