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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.17, 592.54 and 178.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.17, 592.54 and 178.57 is: 267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.17 : 592.54 = 178.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.17/592.54 = 178.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.17x = 592.54 × 178.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.17x = 105,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,809.87/395.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.76

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