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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.51, 592.83 and 164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.51, 592.83 and 164.21 is: 246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.51 : 592.83 = 164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.51/592.83 = 164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.51x = 592.83 × 164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.51x = 97,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,348.61/395.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.13

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