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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.77, 584.39 and 173.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.77, 584.39 and 173.23 is: 259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.77 : 584.39 = 173.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.77/584.39 = 173.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.77x = 584.39 × 173.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.77x = 101,233.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,233.01/389.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.73

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