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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.67, 578.49 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.67, 578.49 and 111.75 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.67 : 578.49 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.67/578.49 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.67x = 578.49 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.67x = 64,646.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,646.26/385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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