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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.50, 580.02 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.50, 580.02 and 170.14 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.50 : 580.02 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.50/580.02 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.50x = 580.02 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.50x = 98,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,684.60/386.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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