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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.73, 579.69 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.73, 579.69 and 170.37 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.73 : 579.69 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.73/579.69 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.73x = 579.69 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.73x = 98,761.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,761.79/386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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