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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.95, 578.93 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.95, 578.93 and 169.59 is: 254.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.95 : 578.93 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.95/578.93 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.95x = 578.93 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.95x = 98,179.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,179.89/385.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.39

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