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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.93, 578.83 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.93, 578.83 and 111.98 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.93 : 578.83 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.93/578.83 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.93x = 578.83 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.93x = 64,819.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,819.23/385.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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