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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 582.87 and 172.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 582.87 and 172.19 is: 258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 582.87 = 172.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/582.87 = 172.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 582.87 × 172.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 100,361.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,361.47/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.22

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