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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.70, 588.90 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.70, 588.90 and 176.13 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.70 : 588.90 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.70/588.90 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.70x = 588.90 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.70x = 103,722.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,722.96/392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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