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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.66, 589.29 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.66, 589.29 and 173.45 is: 260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.66 : 589.29 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.66/589.29 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.66x = 589.29 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.66x = 102,209.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,209.40/392.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.30

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