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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.83, 590.75 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.83, 590.75 and 171.42 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.83 : 590.75 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.83/590.75 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.83x = 590.75 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.83x = 101,266.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,266.37/393.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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