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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.52, 584.23 and 158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.52, 584.23 and 158.17 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.52 : 584.23 = 158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.52/584.23 = 158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.52x = 584.23 × 158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.52x = 92,407.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,407.26/389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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