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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.43, 592.59 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.43, 592.59 and 164.07 is: 245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.43 : 592.59 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.43/592.59 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.43x = 592.59 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.43x = 97,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,226.24/395.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.87

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