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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.24, 592.64 and 178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.24, 592.64 and 178.70 is: 267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.24 : 592.64 = 178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.24/592.64 = 178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.24x = 592.64 × 178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.24x = 105,900.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,900.91/395.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.94

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