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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.11, 592.16 and 163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.11, 592.16 and 163.73 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.11 : 592.16 = 163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.11/592.16 = 163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.11x = 592.16 × 163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.11x = 96,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,955.02/395.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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