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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.39, 577.86 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.39, 577.86 and 168.73 is: 253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.39 : 577.86 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.39/577.86 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.39x = 577.86 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.39x = 97,502.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,502.32/385.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.00

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