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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.76, 590.66 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.76, 590.66 and 177.20 is: 265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.76 : 590.66 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.76/590.66 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.76x = 590.66 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.76x = 104,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,664.95/393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.81

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