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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.27, 592.43 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.27, 592.43 and 163.86 is: 245.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.27 : 592.43 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.27/592.43 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.27x = 592.43 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.27x = 97,075.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,075.58/395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.59

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