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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.92, 581.70 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.92, 581.70 and 156.74 is: 235.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.92 : 581.70 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.92/581.70 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.92x = 581.70 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.92x = 91,175.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,175.66/387.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.04

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