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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 571.05 and 172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 571.05 and 172.65 is: 258.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 571.05 = 172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/571.05 = 172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 571.05 × 172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 98,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,591.78/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.74

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