Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 585.24 and 162
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 390, 585.24 and 162 is: 243.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390 : 585.24 = 162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390/585.24 = 162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390x = 585.24 × 162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390x = 94,808.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,808.88/390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243.10
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