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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.63, 595.26 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.63, 595.26 and 177.18 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.63 : 595.26 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.63/595.26 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.63x = 595.26 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.63x = 105,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,465.27/396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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