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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.02, 580.61 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.02, 580.61 and 170.58 is: 255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.02 : 580.61 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.02/580.61 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.02x = 580.61 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.02x = 99,040.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,040.45/387.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.91

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