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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 593.17 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 593.17 and 106.88 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 593.17 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/593.17 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 593.17 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 63,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,394.78/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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