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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 580.44 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 580.44 and 170.46 is: 255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 580.44 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/580.44 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 580.44 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 98,941.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,941.80/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.58

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