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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 579.06 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 579.06 and 169.74 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 579.06 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/579.06 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 579.06 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 98,289.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,289.64/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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