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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.98, 593.94 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.98, 593.94 and 164.72 is: 247.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.98 : 593.94 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.98/593.94 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.98x = 593.94 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.98x = 97,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,833.80/395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.07

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