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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.96, 577.28 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.96, 577.28 and 168.48 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.96 : 577.28 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.96/577.28 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.96x = 577.28 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.96x = 97,260.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,260.13/384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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