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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.06, 577.54 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.06, 577.54 and 111.20 is: 166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.06 : 577.54 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.06/577.54 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.06x = 577.54 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.06x = 64,222.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,222.45/385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.79

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