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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.72, 593.30 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.72, 593.30 and 164.54 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.72 : 593.30 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.72/593.30 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.72x = 593.30 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.72x = 97,617.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,617.79/395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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