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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 578.81 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 578.81 and 112.05 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 578.81 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/578.81 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 578.81 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 64,855.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,855.94/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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