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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.36, 580.84 and 170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.36, 580.84 and 170.69 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.36 : 580.84 = 170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.36/580.84 = 170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.36x = 580.84 × 170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.36x = 99,143.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,143.58/387.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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