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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.03, 571.11 and 172.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.03, 571.11 and 172.97 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.03 : 571.11 = 172.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.03/571.11 = 172.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.03x = 571.11 × 172.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.03x = 98,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,782.04/381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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