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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.34, 580.08 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.34, 580.08 and 170.34 is: 255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.34 : 580.08 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.34/580.08 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.34x = 580.08 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.34x = 98,810.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,810.83/386.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.76

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