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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.44, 594.77 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.44, 594.77 and 165.51 is: 248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.44 : 594.77 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.44/594.77 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.44x = 594.77 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.44x = 98,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,439.56/396.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.31

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