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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.35, 590.11 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.35, 590.11 and 176.81 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.35 : 590.11 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.35/590.11 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.35x = 590.11 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.35x = 104,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,334.40/393.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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