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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.65, 580.98 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.65, 580.98 and 168.02 is: 251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.65 : 580.98 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.65/580.98 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.65x = 580.98 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.65x = 97,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,613.35/387.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.81

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