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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.67, 584.51 and 158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.67, 584.51 and 158.51 is: 237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.67 : 584.51 = 158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.67/584.51 = 158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.67x = 584.51 × 158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.67x = 92,647.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,647.56/389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.76

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