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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.43, 578.07 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.43, 578.07 and 111.51 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.43 : 578.07 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.43/578.07 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.43x = 578.07 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.43x = 64,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,460.59/385.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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