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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.08, 589.68 and 162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.08, 589.68 and 162.05 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.08 : 589.68 = 162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.08/589.68 = 162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.08x = 589.68 × 162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.08x = 95,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,554.70/393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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