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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.16, 580.84 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.16, 580.84 and 113.26 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.16 : 580.84 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.16/580.84 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.16x = 580.84 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.16x = 65,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,784.20/387.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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