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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.89, 578.88 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.89, 578.88 and 169.44 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.89 : 578.88 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.89/578.88 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.89x = 578.88 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.89x = 98,085.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,085.43/385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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