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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.03, 577.58 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.03, 577.58 and 111.15 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.03 : 577.58 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.03/577.58 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.03x = 577.58 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.03x = 64,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,198.02/385.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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