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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.03, 579.18 and 169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.03, 579.18 and 169.63 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.03 : 579.18 = 169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.03/579.18 = 169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.03x = 579.18 × 169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.03x = 98,243.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,243.41/386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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