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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.68, 584.36 and 173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.68, 584.36 and 173.11 is: 259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.68 : 584.36 = 173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.68/584.36 = 173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.68x = 584.36 × 173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.68x = 101,158.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,158.95/389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.59

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