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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 584.55 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 584.55 and 173.49 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 584.55 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/584.55 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 584.55 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 101,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,413.58/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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