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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.17, 589.56 and 162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.17, 589.56 and 162.02 is: 242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.17 : 589.56 = 162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.17/589.56 = 162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.17x = 589.56 × 162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.17x = 95,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,520.11/393.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.95

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