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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.50, 593.22 and 179.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.50, 593.22 and 179.02 is: 268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.50 : 593.22 = 179.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.50/593.22 = 179.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.50x = 593.22 × 179.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.50x = 106,198.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,198.24/395.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.52

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