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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.22, 591.56 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.22, 591.56 and 163.14 is: 244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.22 : 591.56 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.22/591.56 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.22x = 591.56 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.22x = 96,507.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,507.10/394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.81

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