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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.66, 583.06 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.66, 583.06 and 169.28 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.66 : 583.06 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.66/583.06 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.66x = 583.06 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.66x = 98,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,700.40/388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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