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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.30, 581.22 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.30, 581.22 and 171.03 is: 256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.30 : 581.22 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.30/581.22 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.30x = 581.22 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.30x = 99,406.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,406.06/387.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.66

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