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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.80, 580.47 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.80, 580.47 and 170.53 is: 255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.80 : 580.47 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.80/580.47 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.80x = 580.47 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.80x = 98,987.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,987.55/386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.91

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