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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.73, 593.82 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.73, 593.82 and 164.70 is: 247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.73 : 593.82 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.73/593.82 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.73x = 593.82 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.73x = 97,802.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,802.15/395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.14

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