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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.81, 595.32 and 165.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.81, 595.32 and 165.71 is: 248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.81 : 595.32 = 165.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.81/595.32 = 165.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.81x = 595.32 × 165.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.81x = 98,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,650.48/396.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.61

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