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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.71, 593.52 and 107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.71, 593.52 and 107.17 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.71 : 593.52 = 107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.71/593.52 = 107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.71x = 593.52 × 107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.71x = 63,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,607.54/395.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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