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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.63, 592.96 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.63, 592.96 and 164.37 is: 246.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.63 : 592.96 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.63/592.96 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.63x = 592.96 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.63x = 97,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,464.84/395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.35

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