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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.53, 593.02 and 178.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.53, 593.02 and 178.99 is: 268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.53 : 593.02 = 178.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.53/593.02 = 178.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.53x = 593.02 × 178.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.53x = 106,144.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,144.65/395.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.36

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