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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.30, 583.61 and 169.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.30, 583.61 and 169.79 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.30 : 583.61 = 169.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.30/583.61 = 169.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.30x = 583.61 × 169.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.30x = 99,087.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,087.37/389.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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