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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 584.92 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 584.92 and 173.48 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 584.92 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/584.92 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 584.92 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 101,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,471.92/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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