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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.17, 592.92 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.17, 592.92 and 164.23 is: 246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.17 : 592.92 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.17/592.92 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.17x = 592.92 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.17x = 97,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,373.77/395.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.41

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