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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.17, 579.35 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.17, 579.35 and 112.26 is: 168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.17 : 579.35 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.17/579.35 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.17x = 579.35 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.17x = 65,038.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,038.04/386.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.42

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