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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.55, 593.31 and 164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.55, 593.31 and 164.27 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.55 : 593.31 = 164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.55/593.31 = 164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.55x = 593.31 × 164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.55x = 97,460.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,460.07/395.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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