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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.31, 590.15 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.31, 590.15 and 173.91 is: 260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.31 : 590.15 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.31/590.15 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.31x = 590.15 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.31x = 102,635.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,635.63/393.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.95

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