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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.53, 594.87 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.53, 594.87 and 165.42 is: 248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.53 : 594.87 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.53/594.87 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.53x = 594.87 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.53x = 98,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,403.40/396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.16

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