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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.72, 593.23 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.72, 593.23 and 164.80 is: 247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.72 : 593.23 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.72/593.23 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.72x = 593.23 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.72x = 97,764.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,764.30/395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.05

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