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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 579.54 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 579.54 and 181.16 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 579.54 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/579.54 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 579.54 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 104,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,986.57/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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