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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.63, 592.16 and 178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.63, 592.16 and 178.19 is: 267.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.63 : 592.16 = 178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.63/592.16 = 178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.63x = 592.16 × 178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.63x = 105,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,516.99/394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.38

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