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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.08, 580.70 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.08, 580.70 and 170.66 is: 256.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.08 : 580.70 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.08/580.70 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.08x = 580.70 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.08x = 99,098.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,098.51/387.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.02

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