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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.90, 588.92 and 173.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.90, 588.92 and 173.57 is: 260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.90 : 588.92 = 173.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.90/588.92 = 173.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.90x = 588.92 × 173.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.90x = 102,215.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,215.03/392.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.16

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