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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.58, 593.43 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.58, 593.43 and 179.16 is: 268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.58 : 593.43 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.58/593.43 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.58x = 593.43 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.58x = 106,318.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,318.92/395.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.77

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