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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.51, 593.16 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.51, 593.16 and 121.58 is: 182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.51 : 593.16 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.51/593.16 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.51x = 593.16 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.51x = 72,113.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,113.43/395.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.33

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