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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.71, 593.41 and 158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.71, 593.41 and 158.17 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.71 : 593.41 = 158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.71/593.41 = 158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.71x = 593.41 × 158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.71x = 93,860.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,860.82/395.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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