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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.36, 580.68 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.36, 580.68 and 170.82 is: 256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.36 : 580.68 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.36/580.68 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.36x = 580.68 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.36x = 99,191.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,191.76/387.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.07

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