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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.54, 593.58 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.54, 593.58 and 179.13 is: 268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.54 : 593.58 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.54/593.58 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.54x = 593.58 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.54x = 106,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,327.99/395.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.82

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