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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.34, 588.51 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.34, 588.51 and 176.10 is: 264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.34 : 588.51 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.34/588.51 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.34x = 588.51 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.34x = 103,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,636.61/392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.15

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