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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.14, 591.41 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.14, 591.41 and 163.20 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.14 : 591.41 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.14/591.41 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.14x = 591.41 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.14x = 96,518.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,518.11/394.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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