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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.58, 593.44 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.58, 593.44 and 164.34 is: 246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.58 : 593.44 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.58/593.44 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.58x = 593.44 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.58x = 97,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,525.11/395.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.54

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