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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.47, 594.68 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.47, 594.68 and 165.26 is: 247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.47 : 594.68 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.47/594.68 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.47x = 594.68 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.47x = 98,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,273.02/396.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.87

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