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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.57, 589.85 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.57, 589.85 and 162.20 is: 243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.57 : 589.85 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.57/589.85 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.57x = 589.85 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.57x = 95,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,671.38/393.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.08

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