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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.74, 593.20 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.74, 593.20 and 179.20 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.74 : 593.20 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.74/593.20 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.74x = 593.20 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.74x = 106,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,301.44/395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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