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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 583.70 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 583.70 and 172.68 is: 259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 583.70 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/583.70 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 583.70 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 100,793.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,793.32/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.03

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