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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.40, 578.14 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.40, 578.14 and 168.95 is: 253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.40 : 578.14 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.40/578.14 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.40x = 578.14 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.40x = 97,676.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,676.75/385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.44

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