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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.15, 592.71 and 164.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.15, 592.71 and 164.00 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.15 : 592.71 = 164.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.15/592.71 = 164.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.15x = 592.71 × 164.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.15x = 97,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,201.48/395.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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