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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.52, 583.92 and 173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.52, 583.92 and 173.20 is: 259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.52 : 583.92 = 173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.52/583.92 = 173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.52x = 583.92 × 173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.52x = 101,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,134.94/389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.64

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