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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.75, 578.90 and 169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.75, 578.90 and 169.39 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.75 : 578.90 = 169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.75/578.90 = 169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.75x = 578.90 × 169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.75x = 98,059.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,059.87/385.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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