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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.25, 581.01 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.25, 581.01 and 170.80 is: 256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.25 : 581.01 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.25/581.01 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.25x = 581.01 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.25x = 99,236.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,236.51/387.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.26

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