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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.86, 578.59 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.86, 578.59 and 169.19 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.86 : 578.59 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.86/578.59 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.86x = 578.59 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.86x = 97,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,891.64/385.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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