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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.69, 581.42 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.69, 581.42 and 113.77 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.69 : 581.42 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.69/581.42 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.69x = 581.42 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.69x = 66,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,148.52/387.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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