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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.84, 588.40 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.84, 588.40 and 164 is: 246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.84 : 588.40 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.84/588.40 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.84x = 588.40 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.84x = 96,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,497.60/391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.27

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