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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.95, 579.12 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.95, 579.12 and 169.50 is: 254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.95 : 579.12 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.95/579.12 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.95x = 579.12 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.95x = 98,160.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,160.84/385.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.34

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