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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.06, 580.64 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.06, 580.64 and 113.15 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.06 : 580.64 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.06/580.64 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.06x = 580.64 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.06x = 65,701.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,701.15/387.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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