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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.38, 592.66 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.38, 592.66 and 164.22 is: 246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.38 : 592.66 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.38/592.66 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.38x = 592.66 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.38x = 97,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,326.63/395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.16

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