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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.76, 592.03 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.76, 592.03 and 163.58 is: 245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.76 : 592.03 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.76/592.03 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.76x = 592.03 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.76x = 96,844.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,844.27/394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.32

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