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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.58, 594.65 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.58, 594.65 and 165.22 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.58 : 594.65 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.58/594.65 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.58x = 594.65 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.58x = 98,248.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,248.07/396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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