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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.96, 578.94 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.96, 578.94 and 169.68 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.96 : 578.94 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.96/578.94 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.96x = 578.94 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.96x = 98,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,234.54/385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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