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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.56, 589.87 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.56, 589.87 and 162.16 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.56 : 589.87 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.56/589.87 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.56x = 589.87 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.56x = 95,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,650.37/393.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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