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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.69, 578.77 and 169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.69, 578.77 and 169.24 is: 253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.69 : 578.77 = 169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.69/578.77 = 169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.69x = 578.77 × 169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.69x = 97,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,951.03/385.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.96

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