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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.04, 581.98 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.04, 581.98 and 171.32 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.04 : 581.98 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.04/581.98 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.04x = 581.98 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.04x = 99,704.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,704.81/388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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