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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.35, 579.06 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.35, 579.06 and 169.48 is: 254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.35 : 579.06 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.35/579.06 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.35x = 579.06 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.35x = 98,139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,139.09/386.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.02

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