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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.65, 580.23 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.65, 580.23 and 170.26 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.65 : 580.23 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.65/580.23 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.65x = 580.23 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.65x = 98,789.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,789.96/386.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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