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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.30, 581.01 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.30, 581.01 and 170.94 is: 256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.30 : 581.01 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.30/581.01 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.30x = 581.01 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.30x = 99,317.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,317.85/387.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.44

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