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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.21, 593.69 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.21, 593.69 and 164.91 is: 247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.21 : 593.69 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.21/593.69 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.21x = 593.69 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.21x = 97,904.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,904.59/396.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.10

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