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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.01, 581.85 and 171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.01, 581.85 and 171.47 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.01 : 581.85 = 171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.01/581.85 = 171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.01x = 581.85 × 171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.01x = 99,771.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,771.27/388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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