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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.39, 579.68 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.39, 579.68 and 170.12 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.39 : 579.68 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.39/579.68 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.39x = 579.68 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.39x = 98,613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,613.62/386.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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