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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.51, 588.66 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.51, 588.66 and 118.58 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.51 : 588.66 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.51/588.66 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.51x = 588.66 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.51x = 69,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,800.36/392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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