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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.60, 590.02 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.60, 590.02 and 162.70 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.60 : 590.02 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.60/590.02 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.60x = 590.02 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.60x = 95,996.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,996.25/393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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