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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.61, 594.56 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.61, 594.56 and 165.35 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.61 : 594.56 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.61/594.56 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.61x = 594.56 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.61x = 98,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,312.40/396.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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