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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 583.46 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 583.46 and 169.42 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 583.46 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/583.46 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 583.46 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 98,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,849.79/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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