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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.02, 579.03 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.02, 579.03 and 166.78 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.02 : 579.03 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.02/579.03 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.02x = 579.03 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.02x = 96,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,570.62/386.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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