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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 577.92 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 577.92 and 168.72 is: 253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 577.92 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/577.92 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 577.92 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 97,506.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,506.66/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.17

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