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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.48, 592.86 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.48, 592.86 and 164.23 is: 246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.48 : 592.86 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.48/592.86 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.48x = 592.86 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.48x = 97,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,364.53/395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.19

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