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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.03, 582.08 and 168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.03, 582.08 and 168.61 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.03 : 582.08 = 168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.03/582.08 = 168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.03x = 582.08 × 168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.03x = 98,144.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,144.51/388.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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