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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.40, 584.30 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.40, 584.30 and 173.13 is: 259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.40 : 584.30 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.40/584.30 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.40x = 584.30 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.40x = 101,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,159.86/389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.78

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