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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.49, 584.46 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.49, 584.46 and 170.12 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.49 : 584.46 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.49/584.46 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.49x = 584.46 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.49x = 99,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,425.41/389.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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