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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.81, 581.60 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.81, 581.60 and 113.91 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.81 : 581.60 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.81/581.60 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.81x = 581.60 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.81x = 66,249.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,249.49/387.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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