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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.57, 582.36 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.57, 582.36 and 168.94 is: 253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.57 : 582.36 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.57/582.36 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.57x = 582.36 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.57x = 98,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,383.90/388.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.19

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