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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.18, 579 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.18, 579 and 169.64 is: 254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.18 : 579 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.18/579 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.18x = 579 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.18x = 98,221.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,221.56/386.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.34

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