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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 579.52 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 579.52 and 169.64 is: 254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 579.52 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/579.52 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 579.52 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 98,309.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,309.77/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.58

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