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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.33, 593.97 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.33, 593.97 and 164.96 is: 247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.33 : 593.97 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.33/593.97 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.33x = 593.97 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.33x = 97,978.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,978.32/396.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.21

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