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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.79, 581.78 and 113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.79, 581.78 and 113.89 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.79 : 581.78 = 113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.79/581.78 = 113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.79x = 581.78 × 113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.79x = 66,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,258.92/387.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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