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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.20, 577.74 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.20, 577.74 and 168.60 is: 252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.20 : 577.74 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.20/577.74 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.20x = 577.74 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.20x = 97,406.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,406.96/385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.87

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