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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.50, 578.37 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.50, 578.37 and 169.11 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.50 : 578.37 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.50/578.37 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.50x = 578.37 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.50x = 97,808.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,808.15/385.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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