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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.11, 577.86 and 168.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.11, 577.86 and 168.43 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.11 : 577.86 = 168.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.11/577.86 = 168.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.11x = 577.86 × 168.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.11x = 97,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,328.96/385.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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