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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.81, 581.57 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.81, 581.57 and 113.83 is: 170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.81 : 581.57 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.81/581.57 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.81x = 581.57 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.81x = 66,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,199.99/387.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.70

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