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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.20, 579.06 and 169.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.20, 579.06 and 169.51 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.20 : 579.06 = 169.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.20/579.06 = 169.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.20x = 579.06 × 169.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.20x = 98,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,156.46/386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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