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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.04, 578.95 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.04, 578.95 and 169.56 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.04 : 578.95 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.04/578.95 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.04x = 578.95 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.04x = 98,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,166.76/386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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