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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.66, 581.34 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.66, 581.34 and 168.27 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.66 : 581.34 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.66/581.34 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.66x = 581.34 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.66x = 97,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,822.50/387.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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