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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.04, 580.72 and 170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.04, 580.72 and 170.47 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.04 : 580.72 = 170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.04/580.72 = 170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.04x = 580.72 × 170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.04x = 98,994.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,994.49/387.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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