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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.43, 588.13 and 173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.43, 588.13 and 173.11 is: 259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.43 : 588.13 = 173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.43/588.13 = 173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.43x = 588.13 × 173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.43x = 101,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,810.38/392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.44

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