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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.71, 583.31 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.71, 583.31 and 169.32 is: 254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.71 : 583.31 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.71/583.31 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.71x = 583.31 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.71x = 98,767.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,767.67/388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.09

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