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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.71, 581.51 and 113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.71, 581.51 and 113.75 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.71 : 581.51 = 113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.71/581.51 = 113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.71x = 581.51 × 113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.71x = 66,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,143.29/387.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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