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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.62, 579.77 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.62, 579.77 and 170.06 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.62 : 579.77 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.62/579.77 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.62x = 579.77 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.62x = 98,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,595.69/386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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