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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.12, 589.97 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.12, 589.97 and 162.03 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.12 : 589.97 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.12/589.97 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.12x = 589.97 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.12x = 95,595.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,595.46/393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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