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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.49, 593.46 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.49, 593.46 and 164.54 is: 246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.49 : 593.46 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.49/593.46 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.49x = 593.46 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.49x = 97,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,647.91/395.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.90

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