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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 589.06 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 589.06 and 173.28 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 589.06 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/589.06 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 589.06 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 102,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,072.32/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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