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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.73, 581.65 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.73, 581.65 and 113.84 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.73 : 581.65 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.73/581.65 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.73x = 581.65 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.73x = 66,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,215.04/387.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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