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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.93, 580.66 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.93, 580.66 and 170.66 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.93 : 580.66 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.93/580.66 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.93x = 580.66 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.93x = 99,095.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,095.44/386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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