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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.53, 579.93 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.53, 579.93 and 170.13 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.53 : 579.93 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.53/579.93 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.53x = 579.93 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.53x = 98,660.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,660.59/386.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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