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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.30, 590.04 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.30, 590.04 and 162.09 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.30 : 590.04 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.30/590.04 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.30x = 590.04 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.30x = 95,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,639.58/393.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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