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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 593.38 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 593.38 and 178.98 is: 268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 593.38 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/593.38 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 593.38 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 106,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,203.15/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.56

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