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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.42, 594.70 and 165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.42, 594.70 and 165.19 is: 247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.42 : 594.70 = 165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.42/594.70 = 165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.42x = 594.70 × 165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.42x = 98,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,237.67/396.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.82

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