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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.42, 584.11 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.42, 584.11 and 170.04 is: 255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.42 : 584.11 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.42/584.11 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.42x = 584.11 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.42x = 99,322.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,322.06/389.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.05

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