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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 580.04 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 580.04 and 170.20 is: 255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 580.04 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/580.04 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 580.04 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 98,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,722.81/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.39

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