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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.80, 578.97 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.80, 578.97 and 169.53 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.80 : 578.97 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.80/578.97 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.80x = 578.97 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.80x = 98,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,152.78/385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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