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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.95, 581.96 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.95, 581.96 and 168.64 is: 252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.95 : 581.96 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.95/581.96 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.95x = 581.96 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.95x = 98,140.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,140.70/387.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.98

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