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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.69, 579.83 and 170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.69, 579.83 and 170.01 is: 254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.69 : 579.83 = 170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.69/579.83 = 170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.69x = 579.83 × 170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.69x = 98,576.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,576.05/386.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.93

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