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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.41, 591.48 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.41, 591.48 and 163.19 is: 244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.41 : 591.48 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.41/591.48 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.41x = 591.48 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.41x = 96,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,524.49/394.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.73

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