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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.24, 590.89 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.24, 590.89 and 163.02 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.24 : 590.89 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.24/590.89 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.24x = 590.89 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.24x = 96,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,326.89/394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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