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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.42, 578.06 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.42, 578.06 and 168.94 is: 253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.42 : 578.06 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.42/578.06 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.42x = 578.06 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.42x = 97,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,657.46/385.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.38

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