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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.22, 582.43 and 171.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.22, 582.43 and 171.85 is: 257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.22 : 582.43 = 171.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.22/582.43 = 171.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.22x = 582.43 × 171.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.22x = 100,088.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,088.71/388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.82

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