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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.65, 584.68 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.65, 584.68 and 173.25 is: 259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.65 : 584.68 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.65/584.68 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.65x = 584.68 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.65x = 101,295.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,295.81/389.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.97

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