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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.80, 580.48 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.80, 580.48 and 170.52 is: 255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.80 : 580.48 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.80/580.48 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.80x = 580.48 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.80x = 98,983.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,983.45/386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.90

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