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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.83, 579.02 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.83, 579.02 and 169.34 is: 254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.83 : 579.02 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.83/579.02 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.83x = 579.02 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.83x = 98,047.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,047.51/385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.12

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