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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.56, 593.50 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.56, 593.50 and 178.92 is: 268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.56 : 593.50 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.56/593.50 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.56x = 593.50 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.56x = 106,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,189.02/395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.45

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