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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.06, 577.68 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.06, 577.68 and 168.58 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.06 : 577.68 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.06/577.68 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.06x = 577.68 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.06x = 97,385.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,385.29/385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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