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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.50, 583.91 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.50, 583.91 and 169.96 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.50 : 583.91 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.50/583.91 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.50x = 583.91 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.50x = 99,240.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,240.31/389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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