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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.93, 584.99 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.93, 584.99 and 173.45 is: 260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.93 : 584.99 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.93/584.99 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.93x = 584.99 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.93x = 101,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,462.72/389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.21

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