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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.32, 577.98 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.32, 577.98 and 168.84 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.32 : 577.98 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.32/577.98 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.32x = 577.98 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.32x = 97,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,586.14/385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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