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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.10, 577.26 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.10, 577.26 and 168.64 is: 252.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.10 : 577.26 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.10/577.26 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.10x = 577.26 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.10x = 97,349.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,349.13/385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.79

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