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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.97, 594.02 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.97, 594.02 and 173.80 is: 260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.97 : 594.02 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.97/594.02 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.97x = 594.02 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.97x = 103,240.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,240.68/395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.73

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