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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.15, 592.44 and 178.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.15, 592.44 and 178.61 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.15 : 592.44 = 178.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.15/592.44 = 178.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.15x = 592.44 × 178.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.15x = 105,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,815.71/395.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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