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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392, 588.08 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392, 588.08 and 164 is: 246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 588.08 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/588.08 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 588.08 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 96,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,445.12/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.03

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