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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.94, 578.83 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.94, 578.83 and 111.96 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.94 : 578.83 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.94/578.83 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.94x = 578.83 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.94x = 64,805.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,805.81/385.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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