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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.83, 589.15 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.83, 589.15 and 173.52 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.83 : 589.15 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.83/589.15 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.83x = 589.15 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.83x = 102,228.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,228.87/392.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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