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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 588.30 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 588.30 and 164.04 is: 246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 588.30 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/588.30 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 588.30 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 96,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,504.73/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.16

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