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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.30, 579.48 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.30, 579.48 and 170.03 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.30 : 579.48 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.30/579.48 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.30x = 579.48 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.30x = 98,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,528.98/386.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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