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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.03, 593.70 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.03, 593.70 and 164.68 is: 246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.03 : 593.70 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.03/593.70 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.03x = 593.70 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.03x = 97,770.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,770.52/396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.88

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