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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.96, 579 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.96, 579 and 169.48 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.96 : 579 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.96/579 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.96x = 579 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.96x = 98,128.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,128.92/385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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