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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.88, 578.64 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.88, 578.64 and 169.28 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.88 : 578.64 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.88/578.64 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.88x = 578.64 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.88x = 97,952.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,952.18/385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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