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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.52, 579.66 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.52, 579.66 and 169.98 is: 254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.52 : 579.66 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.52/579.66 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.52x = 579.66 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.52x = 98,530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,530.61/386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.92

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