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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.32, 581.25 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.32, 581.25 and 170.96 is: 256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.32 : 581.25 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.32/581.25 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.32x = 581.25 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.32x = 99,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,370.50/387.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.56

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