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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.02, 577.63 and 111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.02, 577.63 and 111.13 is: 166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.02 : 577.63 = 111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.02/577.63 = 111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.02x = 577.63 × 111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.02x = 64,191.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,191.47/385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.72

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