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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.23, 582.35 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.23, 582.35 and 168.85 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.23 : 582.35 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.23/582.35 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.23x = 582.35 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.23x = 98,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,327.50/388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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