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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.73, 590.16 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.73, 590.16 and 177.28 is: 265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.73 : 590.16 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.73/590.16 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.73x = 590.16 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.73x = 104,623.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,623.56/393.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.72

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