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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.58, 580.05 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.58, 580.05 and 170.58 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.58 : 580.05 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.58/580.05 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.58x = 580.05 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.58x = 98,944.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,944.93/386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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