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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.93, 582 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.93, 582 and 168.45 is: 252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.93 : 582 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.93/582 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.93x = 582 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.93x = 98,037.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,037.90/387.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.72

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