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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.15, 592.73 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.15, 592.73 and 163.79 is: 245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.15 : 592.73 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.15/592.73 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.15x = 592.73 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.15x = 97,083.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,083.25/395.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.69

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