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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.81, 589.36 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.81, 589.36 and 176.23 is: 264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.81 : 589.36 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.81/589.36 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.81x = 589.36 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.81x = 103,863.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,863.87/392.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.42

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