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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.73, 579.96 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.73, 579.96 and 170.25 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.73 : 579.96 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.73/579.96 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.73x = 579.96 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.73x = 98,738.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,738.19/386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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