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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.55, 590.63 and 177.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.55, 590.63 and 177.31 is: 266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.55 : 590.63 = 177.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.55/590.63 = 177.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.55x = 590.63 × 177.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.55x = 104,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,724.61/393.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.10

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