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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.01, 577.61 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.01, 577.61 and 111.10 is: 166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.01 : 577.61 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.01/577.61 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.01x = 577.61 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.01x = 64,171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,171.30/385.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.67

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