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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.43, 579.16 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.43, 579.16 and 169.75 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.43 : 579.16 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.43/579.16 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.43x = 579.16 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.43x = 98,312.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,312.41/386.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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