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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.75, 584.48 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.75, 584.48 and 170.36 is: 255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.75 : 584.48 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.75/584.48 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.75x = 584.48 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.75x = 99,573.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,573.90/389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.48

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