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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.84, 580.49 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.84, 580.49 and 170.43 is: 255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.84 : 580.49 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.84/580.49 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.84x = 580.49 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.84x = 98,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,932.06/386.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.75

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