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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.02, 580.60 and 170.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.02, 580.60 and 170.59 is: 255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.02 : 580.60 = 170.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.02/580.60 = 170.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.02x = 580.60 × 170.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.02x = 99,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,044.55/387.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.92

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