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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.22, 581.94 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.22, 581.94 and 171.62 is: 257.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.22 : 581.94 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.22/581.94 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.22x = 581.94 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.22x = 99,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,872.54/388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.26

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