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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.78, 583.17 and 169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.78, 583.17 and 169.63 is: 254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.78 : 583.17 = 169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.78/583.17 = 169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.78x = 583.17 × 169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.78x = 98,922.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,922.31/388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.44

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