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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.36, 581.07 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.36, 581.07 and 170.82 is: 256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.36 : 581.07 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.36/581.07 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.36x = 581.07 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.36x = 99,258.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,258.38/387.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.24

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