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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.79, 578.88 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.79, 578.88 and 169.31 is: 254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.79 : 578.88 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.79/578.88 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.79x = 578.88 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.79x = 98,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,011.62/385.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.06

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