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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 582.53 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 582.53 and 168.81 is: 253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 582.53 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/582.53 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 582.53 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 98,336.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,336.89/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.39

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