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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.20, 577.56 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.20, 577.56 and 168.51 is: 252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.20 : 577.56 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.20/577.56 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.20x = 577.56 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.20x = 97,324.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,324.64/385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.66

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