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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.55, 593.34 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.55, 593.34 and 164.49 is: 246.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.55 : 593.34 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.55/593.34 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.55x = 593.34 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.55x = 97,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,598.50/395.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.74

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