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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 592.14 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 592.14 and 163.74 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 592.14 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/592.14 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 592.14 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 96,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,957.00/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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