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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.44, 580.80 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.44, 580.80 and 170.90 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.44 : 580.80 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.44/580.80 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.44x = 580.80 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.44x = 99,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,258.72/387.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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