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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.97, 593.81 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.97, 593.81 and 164.85 is: 247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.97 : 593.81 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.97/593.81 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.97x = 593.81 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.97x = 97,889.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,889.58/395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.21

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