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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.30, 584.22 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.30, 584.22 and 172.94 is: 259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.30 : 584.22 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.30/584.22 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.30x = 584.22 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.30x = 101,035.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,035.01/389.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.53

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