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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.03, 592.20 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.03, 592.20 and 163.68 is: 245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.03 : 592.20 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.03/592.20 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.03x = 592.20 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.03x = 96,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,933.01/395.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.38

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