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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.52, 581.22 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.52, 581.22 and 168.24 is: 252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.52 : 581.22 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.52/581.22 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.52x = 581.22 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.52x = 97,784.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,784.45/387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.33

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