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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.03, 580.68 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.03, 580.68 and 170.63 is: 256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.03 : 580.68 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.03/580.68 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.03x = 580.68 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.03x = 99,078.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,078.53/387.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.00

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