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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.66, 584.72 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.66, 584.72 and 173.26 is: 259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.66 : 584.72 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.66/584.72 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.66x = 584.72 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.66x = 101,308.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,308.59/389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.99

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