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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.45, 581.37 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.45, 581.37 and 171 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.45 : 581.37 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.45/581.37 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.45x = 581.37 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.45x = 99,414.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,414.27/387.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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