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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 583.52 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 583.52 and 172.55 is: 258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 583.52 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/583.52 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 583.52 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 100,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,684.66/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.75

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