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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.93, 579.16 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.93, 579.16 and 169.66 is: 254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.93 : 579.16 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.93/579.16 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.93x = 579.16 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.93x = 98,256.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,256.97/385.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.60

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