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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.66, 580.22 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.66, 580.22 and 170.26 is: 255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.66 : 580.22 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.66/580.22 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.66x = 580.22 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.66x = 98,788.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,788.26/386.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.49

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