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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 577.90 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 577.90 and 168.78 is: 253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 577.90 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/577.90 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 577.90 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 97,537.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,537.96/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.24

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