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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.94, 578.54 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.94, 578.54 and 169.40 is: 253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.94 : 578.54 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.94/578.54 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.94x = 578.54 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.94x = 98,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,004.68/385.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.94

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