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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 580.36 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 580.36 and 170.60 is: 255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 580.36 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/580.36 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 580.36 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 99,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,009.42/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.92

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