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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.36, 579.08 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.36, 579.08 and 169.68 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.36 : 579.08 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.36/579.08 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.36x = 579.08 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.36x = 98,258.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,258.29/386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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