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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.54, 583.03 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.54, 583.03 and 172.11 is: 258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.54 : 583.03 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.54/583.03 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.54x = 583.03 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.54x = 100,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,345.29/388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.27

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