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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.96, 584.49 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.96, 584.49 and 170.53 is: 255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.96 : 584.49 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.96/584.49 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.96x = 584.49 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.96x = 99,674.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,674.20/389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.60

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