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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.23, 581.91 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.23, 581.91 and 171.78 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.23 : 581.91 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.23/581.91 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.23x = 581.91 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.23x = 99,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,960.50/388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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