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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 580.87 and 156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 580.87 and 156.17 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 580.87 = 156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/580.87 = 156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 580.87 × 156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 90,715.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,715.53/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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