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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.72, 584.60 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.72, 584.60 and 170.35 is: 255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.72 : 584.60 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.72/584.60 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.72x = 584.60 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.72x = 99,582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,582.84/389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.53

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