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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.93, 592.80 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.93, 592.80 and 178.66 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.93 : 592.80 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.93/592.80 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.93x = 592.80 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.93x = 105,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,909.65/394.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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