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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.36, 579.11 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.36, 579.11 and 169.91 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.36 : 579.11 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.36/579.11 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.36x = 579.11 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.36x = 98,392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,392.84/386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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