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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.82, 583.26 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.82, 583.26 and 169.45 is: 254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.82 : 583.26 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.82/583.26 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.82x = 583.26 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.82x = 98,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,832.56/388.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.19

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