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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.37, 583.67 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.37, 583.67 and 170.13 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.37 : 583.67 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.37/583.67 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.37x = 583.67 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.37x = 99,298.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,298.93/389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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