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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.45, 584.22 and 170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.45, 584.22 and 170.15 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.45 : 584.22 = 170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.45/584.22 = 170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.45x = 584.22 × 170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.45x = 99,402.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,402.11/389.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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