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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.94, 577.41 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.94, 577.41 and 168.52 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.94 : 577.41 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.94/577.41 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.94x = 577.41 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.94x = 97,301.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,301.98/384.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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