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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.83, 585.03 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.83, 585.03 and 173.35 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.83 : 585.03 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.83/585.03 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.83x = 585.03 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.83x = 101,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,414.95/389.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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