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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.83, 578.84 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.83, 578.84 and 111.95 is: 167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.83 : 578.84 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.83/578.84 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.83x = 578.84 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.83x = 64,799.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,799.85/385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.95

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