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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.11, 592.68 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.11, 592.68 and 178.66 is: 267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.11 : 592.68 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.11/592.68 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.11x = 592.68 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.11x = 105,885.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,885.25/395.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.99

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