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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.89, 578.87 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.89, 578.87 and 111.98 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.89 : 578.87 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.89/578.87 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.89x = 578.87 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.89x = 64,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,823.48/385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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