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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.76, 595.25 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.76, 595.25 and 165.75 is: 248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.76 : 595.25 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.76/595.25 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.76x = 595.25 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.76x = 98,662.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,662.69/396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.67

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