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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.60, 583.99 and 170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.60, 583.99 and 170.09 is: 254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.60 : 583.99 = 170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.60/583.99 = 170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.60x = 583.99 × 170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.60x = 99,327.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,327.09/389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.95

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