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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.23, 594.29 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.23, 594.29 and 165.14 is: 247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.23 : 594.29 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.23/594.29 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.23x = 594.29 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.23x = 98,139.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,139.79/396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.69

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