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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.26, 579.20 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.26, 579.20 and 169.76 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.26 : 579.20 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.26/579.20 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.26x = 579.20 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.26x = 98,324.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,324.99/386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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