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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.26, 582.80 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.26, 582.80 and 171.99 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.26 : 582.80 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.26/582.80 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.26x = 582.80 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.26x = 100,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,234.91/388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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