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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.15, 589.69 and 162.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.15, 589.69 and 162.17 is: 243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.15 : 589.69 = 162.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.15/589.69 = 162.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.15x = 589.69 × 162.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.15x = 95,626.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,626.27/393.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.23

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