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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.12, 582.24 and 171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.12, 582.24 and 171.58 is: 257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.12 : 582.24 = 171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.12/582.24 = 171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.12x = 582.24 × 171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.12x = 99,900.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,900.74/388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.40

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