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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.27, 582.34 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.27, 582.34 and 168.78 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.27 : 582.34 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.27/582.34 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.27x = 582.34 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.27x = 98,287.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,287.35/388.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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