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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.67, 578.38 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.67, 578.38 and 169.19 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.67 : 578.38 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.67/578.38 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.67x = 578.38 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.67x = 97,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,852.80/385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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