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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.30, 577.62 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.30, 577.62 and 168.72 is: 252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.30 : 577.62 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.30/577.62 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.30x = 577.62 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.30x = 97,456.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,456.05/385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.94

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