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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.04, 582.04 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.04, 582.04 and 171.62 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.04 : 582.04 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.04/582.04 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.04x = 582.04 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.04x = 99,889.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,889.70/388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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