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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.19, 590.04 and 176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.19, 590.04 and 176.77 is: 265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.19 : 590.04 = 176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.19/590.04 = 176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.19x = 590.04 × 176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.19x = 104,301.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,301.37/393.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.27

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