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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.17, 579.16 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.17, 579.16 and 180.83 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.17 : 579.16 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.17/579.16 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.17x = 579.16 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.17x = 104,731.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,731.18/386.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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