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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.51, 590.07 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.51, 590.07 and 162.32 is: 243.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.51 : 590.07 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.51/590.07 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.51x = 590.07 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.51x = 95,777.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,777.21/393.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.39

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