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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.92, 592.55 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.92, 592.55 and 163.86 is: 245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.92 : 592.55 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.92/592.55 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.92x = 592.55 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.92x = 97,094.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,094.42/394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.86

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