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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.14, 589.68 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.14, 589.68 and 173.98 is: 260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.14 : 589.68 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.14/589.68 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.14x = 589.68 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.14x = 102,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,592.53/393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.96

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