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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.65, 594.96 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.65, 594.96 and 165.50 is: 248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.65 : 594.96 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.65/594.96 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.65x = 594.96 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.65x = 98,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,462.91/396.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.24

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