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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.98, 589.54 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.98, 589.54 and 176.55 is: 264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.98 : 589.54 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.98/589.54 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.98x = 589.54 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.98x = 104,086.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,086.19/392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.87

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