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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.88, 578.91 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.88, 578.91 and 169.47 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.88 : 578.91 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.88/578.91 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.88x = 578.91 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.88x = 98,108.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,108.51/385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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