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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.63, 579.80 and 170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.63, 579.80 and 170.09 is: 255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.63 : 579.80 = 170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.63/579.80 = 170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.63x = 579.80 × 170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.63x = 98,618.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,618.18/386.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.07

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