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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.12, 577.74 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.12, 577.74 and 168.58 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.12 : 577.74 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.12/577.74 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.12x = 577.74 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.12x = 97,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,395.41/385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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