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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.66, 581.44 and 171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.66, 581.44 and 171.19 is: 256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.66 : 581.44 = 171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.66/581.44 = 171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.66x = 581.44 × 171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.66x = 99,535.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,535.15/387.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.76

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