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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.52, 591.76 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.52, 591.76 and 163.35 is: 245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.52 : 591.76 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.52/591.76 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.52x = 591.76 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.52x = 96,664.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,664.00/394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.02

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