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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.02, 577.80 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.02, 577.80 and 168.66 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.02 : 577.80 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.02/577.80 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.02x = 577.80 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.02x = 97,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,451.75/385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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