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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.23, 598.84 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.23, 598.84 and 164.96 is: 247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.23 : 598.84 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.23/598.84 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.23x = 598.84 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.23x = 98,785.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,785.73/399.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.44

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