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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.10, 582.38 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.10, 582.38 and 168.68 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.10 : 582.38 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.10/582.38 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.10x = 582.38 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.10x = 98,235.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,235.86/388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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