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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.67, 593.25 and 164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.67, 593.25 and 164.51 is: 246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.67 : 593.25 = 164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.67/593.25 = 164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.67x = 593.25 × 164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.67x = 97,595.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,595.56/395.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.66

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