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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.51, 589.87 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.51, 589.87 and 173.94 is: 260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.51 : 589.87 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.51/589.87 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.51x = 589.87 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.51x = 102,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,601.99/393.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.74

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