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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.45, 594.67 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.45, 594.67 and 165.02 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.45 : 594.67 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.45/594.67 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.45x = 594.67 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.45x = 98,129.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,129.06/396.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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