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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.35, 594.63 and 165.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.35, 594.63 and 165.17 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.35 : 594.63 = 165.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.35/594.63 = 165.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.35x = 594.63 × 165.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.35x = 98,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,212.06/396.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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