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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.96, 583.45 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.96, 583.45 and 169.58 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.96 : 583.45 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.96/583.45 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.96x = 583.45 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.96x = 98,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,942.49/388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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