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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.54, 593.31 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.54, 593.31 and 106.97 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.54 : 593.31 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.54/593.31 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.54x = 593.31 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.54x = 63,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,463.40/395.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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