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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.23, 583.63 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.23, 583.63 and 169.76 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.23 : 583.63 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.23/583.63 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.23x = 583.63 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.23x = 99,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,078.06/389.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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