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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 594.04 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 594.04 and 164.94 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 594.04 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/594.04 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 594.04 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 97,980.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,980.96/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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