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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.93, 594.84 and 165.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.93, 594.84 and 165.57 is: 248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.93 : 594.84 = 165.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.93/594.84 = 165.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.93x = 594.84 × 165.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.93x = 98,487.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,487.66/396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.12

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