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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.65, 579.60 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.65, 579.60 and 169.96 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.65 : 579.60 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.65/579.60 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.65x = 579.60 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.65x = 98,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,508.82/386.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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