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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.50, 580.79 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.50, 580.79 and 168.09 is: 251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.50 : 580.79 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.50/580.79 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.50x = 580.79 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.50x = 97,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,624.15/387.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.94

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