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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.69, 594.70 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.69, 594.70 and 165.44 is: 248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.69 : 594.70 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.69/594.70 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.69x = 594.70 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.69x = 98,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,384.40/396.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.01

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