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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.32, 580.56 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.32, 580.56 and 170.48 is: 255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.32 : 580.56 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.32/580.56 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.32x = 580.56 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.32x = 98,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,973.87/387.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.54

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