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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 583.19 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 583.19 and 172.22 is: 258.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 583.19 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/583.19 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 583.19 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 100,436.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,436.98/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.41

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