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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.26, 578.10 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.26, 578.10 and 168.86 is: 253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.26 : 578.10 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.26/578.10 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.26x = 578.10 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.26x = 97,617.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,617.97/385.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.38

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