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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.11, 579.03 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.11, 579.03 and 166.73 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.11 : 579.03 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.11/579.03 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.11x = 579.03 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.11x = 96,541.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,541.67/386.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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