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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.62, 580.94 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.62, 580.94 and 170.94 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.62 : 580.94 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.62/580.94 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.62x = 580.94 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.62x = 99,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,305.88/387.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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