Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397, 595.74 and 169
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 397, 595.74 and 169 is: 253.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397 : 595.74 = 169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397/595.74 = 169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397x = 595.74 × 169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397x = 100,680.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,680.06/397 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253.60
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