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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385, 577.16 and 153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385, 577.16 and 153.74 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385 : 577.16 = 153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385/577.16 = 153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385x = 577.16 × 153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385x = 88,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,732.58/385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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