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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.66, 584.56 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.66, 584.56 and 170.28 is: 255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.66 : 584.56 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.66/584.56 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.66x = 584.56 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.66x = 99,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,538.88/389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.45

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