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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.65, 593.44 and 164.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.65, 593.44 and 164.47 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.65 : 593.44 = 164.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.65/593.44 = 164.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.65x = 593.44 × 164.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.65x = 97,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,603.08/395.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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