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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.10, 590.04 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.10, 590.04 and 173.98 is: 261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.10 : 590.04 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.10/590.04 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.10x = 590.04 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.10x = 102,655.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,655.16/393.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.14

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