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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.29, 580.80 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.29, 580.80 and 170.75 is: 256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.29 : 580.80 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.29/580.80 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.29x = 580.80 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.29x = 99,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,171.60/387.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.07

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