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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.98, 579.08 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.98, 579.08 and 112.10 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.98 : 579.08 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.98/579.08 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.98x = 579.08 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.98x = 64,911.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,911.41/385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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