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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.98, 584.75 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.98, 584.75 and 170.51 is: 255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.98 : 584.75 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.98/584.75 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.98x = 584.75 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.98x = 99,707.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,707.61/389.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.68

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