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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.30, 582.63 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.30, 582.63 and 168.99 is: 253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.30 : 582.63 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.30/582.63 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.30x = 582.63 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.30x = 98,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,459.68/388.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.57

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