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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.26, 581.10 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.26, 581.10 and 170.86 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.26 : 581.10 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.26/581.10 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.26x = 581.10 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.26x = 99,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,286.75/387.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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