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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.12, 592.64 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.12, 592.64 and 163.95 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.12 : 592.64 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.12/592.64 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.12x = 592.64 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.12x = 97,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,162.51/395.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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