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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.18, 580.32 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.18, 580.32 and 170.70 is: 255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.18 : 580.32 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.18/580.32 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.18x = 580.32 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.18x = 99,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,060.62/387.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.85

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