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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.60, 593.08 and 178.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.60, 593.08 and 178.96 is: 268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.60 : 593.08 = 178.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.60/593.08 = 178.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.60x = 593.08 × 178.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.60x = 106,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,137.60/395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.30

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