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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.58, 581.46 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.58, 581.46 and 113.66 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.58 : 581.46 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.58/581.46 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.58x = 581.46 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.58x = 66,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,088.18/387.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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