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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.21, 592.82 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.21, 592.82 and 163.85 is: 245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.21 : 592.82 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.21/592.82 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.21x = 592.82 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.21x = 97,133.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,133.56/395.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.78

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