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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 577.82 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 577.82 and 111.26 is: 166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 577.82 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/577.82 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 577.82 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 64,289.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,289.98/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.92

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