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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.02, 583.47 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.02, 583.47 and 169.74 is: 254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.02 : 583.47 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.02/583.47 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.02x = 583.47 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.02x = 99,038.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,038.20/389.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.58

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