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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.35, 580.64 and 170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.35, 580.64 and 170.89 is: 256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.35 : 580.64 = 170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.35/580.64 = 170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.35x = 580.64 × 170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.35x = 99,224.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,224.72/387.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.16

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