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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.71, 583.10 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.71, 583.10 and 111.08 is: 166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.71 : 583.10 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.71/583.10 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.71x = 583.10 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.71x = 64,772.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,772.07/388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.63

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