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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.20, 386.56 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.20, 386.56 and 170.45 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.20 : 386.56 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.20/386.56 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.20x = 386.56 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.20x = 65,890.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,890.10/258.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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