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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.17, 593.79 and 164.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.17, 593.79 and 164.78 is: 246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.17 : 593.79 = 164.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.17/593.79 = 164.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.17x = 593.79 × 164.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.17x = 97,844.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,844.72/396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.98

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