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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.16, 592.74 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.16, 592.74 and 178.48 is: 267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.16 : 592.74 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.16/592.74 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.16x = 592.74 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.16x = 105,792.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,792.24/395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.72

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