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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.02, 578.84 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.02, 578.84 and 169.50 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.02 : 578.84 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.02/578.84 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.02x = 578.84 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.02x = 98,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,113.38/386.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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