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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.54, 578.04 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.54, 578.04 and 169 is: 253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.54 : 578.04 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.54/578.04 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.54x = 578.04 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.54x = 97,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,688.76/385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.38

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