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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.17, 580.61 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.17, 580.61 and 113.19 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.17 : 580.61 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.17/580.61 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.17x = 580.61 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.17x = 65,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,716.34/387.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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