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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.69, 579.84 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.69, 579.84 and 112.70 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.69 : 579.84 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.69/579.84 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.69x = 579.84 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.69x = 65,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,347.97/386.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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