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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386, 578.52 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386, 578.52 and 169.36 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386 : 578.52 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386/578.52 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386x = 578.52 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386x = 97,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,978.15/386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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