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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.04, 580.62 and 170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.04, 580.62 and 170.68 is: 256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.04 : 580.62 = 170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.04/580.62 = 170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.04x = 580.62 × 170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.04x = 99,100.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,100.22/387.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.05

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