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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 592.85 and 164.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 592.85 and 164.33 is: 246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 592.85 = 164.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/592.85 = 164.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 592.85 × 164.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 97,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,423.70/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.24

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