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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.95, 583.46 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.95, 583.46 and 169.64 is: 254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.95 : 583.46 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.95/583.46 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.95x = 583.46 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.95x = 98,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,978.15/388.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.48

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