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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.41, 593.18 and 176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.41, 593.18 and 176.11 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.41 : 593.18 = 176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.41/593.18 = 176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.41x = 593.18 × 176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.41x = 104,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,465.45/395.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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