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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.72, 593.52 and 107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.72, 593.52 and 107.18 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.72 : 593.52 = 107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.72/593.52 = 107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.72x = 593.52 × 107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.72x = 63,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,613.47/395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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