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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.49, 579.75 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.49, 579.75 and 170.08 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.49 : 579.75 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.49/579.75 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.49x = 579.75 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.49x = 98,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,603.88/386.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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