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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.73, 589.10 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.73, 589.10 and 176.46 is: 264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.73 : 589.10 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.73/589.10 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.73x = 589.10 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.73x = 103,952.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,952.59/392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.69

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