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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.85, 596.76 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.85, 596.76 and 163.53 is: 245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.85 : 596.76 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.85/596.76 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.85x = 596.76 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.85x = 97,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,590.55/397.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.30

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