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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.57, 593.28 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.57, 593.28 and 106.98 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.57 : 593.28 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.57/593.28 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.57x = 593.28 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.57x = 63,469.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,469.09/395.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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