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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.17, 580.78 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.17, 580.78 and 113.26 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.17 : 580.78 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.17/580.78 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.17x = 580.78 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.17x = 65,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,775.67/387.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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