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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.17, 594.03 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.17, 594.03 and 164.87 is: 247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.17 : 594.03 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.17/594.03 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.17x = 594.03 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.17x = 97,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,937.73/396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.21

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