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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.92, 581.62 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.92, 581.62 and 168.68 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.92 : 581.62 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.92/581.62 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.92x = 581.62 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.92x = 98,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,107.66/387.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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