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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.72, 578.72 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.72, 578.72 and 169.45 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.72 : 578.72 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.72/578.72 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.72x = 578.72 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.72x = 98,064.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,064.10/385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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