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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.16, 591 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.16, 591 and 163.16 is: 244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.16 : 591 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.16/591 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.16x = 591 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.16x = 96,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,427.56/394.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.64

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