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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.93, 579.92 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.93, 579.92 and 170.25 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.93 : 579.92 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.93/579.92 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.93x = 579.92 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.93x = 98,730.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,730.53/386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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