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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.54, 590.18 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.54, 590.18 and 177 is: 265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.54 : 590.18 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.54/590.18 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.54x = 590.18 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.54x = 104,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,460.98/393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.44

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