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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.60, 595 and 165.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.60, 595 and 165.41 is: 248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.60 : 595 = 165.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.60/595 = 165.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.60x = 595 × 165.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.60x = 98,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,418.95/396.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.16

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