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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 580.16 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 580.16 and 170.32 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 580.16 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/580.16 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 580.16 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 98,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,812.85/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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