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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.15, 577.72 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.15, 577.72 and 111.24 is: 166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.15 : 577.72 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.15/577.72 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.15x = 577.72 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.15x = 64,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,262.68/385.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.85

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