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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.36, 592.56 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.36, 592.56 and 178.72 is: 267.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.36 : 592.56 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.36/592.56 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.36x = 592.56 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.36x = 105,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,902.32/395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.86

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