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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.15, 577.63 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.15, 577.63 and 168.52 is: 252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.15 : 577.63 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.15/577.63 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.15x = 577.63 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.15x = 97,342.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,342.21/385.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.74

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