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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.21, 583.81 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.21, 583.81 and 169.76 is: 254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.21 : 583.81 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.21/583.81 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.21x = 583.81 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.21x = 99,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,108.62/389.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.64

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