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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.38, 592.84 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.38, 592.84 and 164.14 is: 246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.38 : 592.84 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.38/592.84 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.38x = 592.84 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.38x = 97,309.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,309.89/395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.12

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