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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.63, 591.46 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.63, 591.46 and 163.37 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.63 : 591.46 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.63/591.46 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.63x = 591.46 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.63x = 96,627.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,627.89/394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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