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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.12, 579.33 and 169.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.12, 579.33 and 169.85 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.12 : 579.33 = 169.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.12/579.33 = 169.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.12x = 579.33 × 169.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.12x = 98,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,399.20/386.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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