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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.10, 592.71 and 178.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.10, 592.71 and 178.69 is: 268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.10 : 592.71 = 178.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.10/592.71 = 178.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.10x = 592.71 × 178.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.10x = 105,911.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,911.35/395.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.06

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