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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 579.57 and 166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 579.57 and 166.91 is: 250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 579.57 = 166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/579.57 = 166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 579.57 × 166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 96,733.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,733.13/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.46

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