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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.67, 581.69 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.67, 581.69 and 171.22 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.67 : 581.69 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.67/581.69 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.67x = 581.69 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.67x = 99,596.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,596.96/387.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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