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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 593.92 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 593.92 and 168.32 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 593.92 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/593.92 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 593.92 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 99,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,968.61/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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