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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.58, 584.45 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.58, 584.45 and 173.16 is: 259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.58 : 584.45 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.58/584.45 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.58x = 584.45 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.58x = 101,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,202.50/389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.77

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