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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.60, 581.64 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.60, 581.64 and 171.12 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.60 : 581.64 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.60/581.64 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.60x = 581.64 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.60x = 99,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,530.24/387.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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