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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.23, 577.86 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.23, 577.86 and 111.32 is: 166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.23 : 577.86 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.23/577.86 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.23x = 577.86 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.23x = 64,329.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,329.80/385.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.99

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