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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.74, 578.68 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.74, 578.68 and 111.88 is: 167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.74 : 578.68 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.74/578.68 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.74x = 578.68 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.74x = 64,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,742.72/385.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.84

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