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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.94, 584.46 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.94, 584.46 and 173.40 is: 259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.94 : 584.46 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.94/584.46 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.94x = 584.46 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.94x = 101,345.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,345.36/389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.90

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