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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.74, 580.17 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.74, 580.17 and 170.20 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.74 : 580.17 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.74/580.17 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.74x = 580.17 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.74x = 98,744.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,744.93/386.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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