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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.34, 581.11 and 170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.34, 581.11 and 170.97 is: 256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.34 : 581.11 = 170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.34/581.11 = 170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.34x = 581.11 × 170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.34x = 99,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,352.38/387.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.50

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