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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.61, 590.40 and 162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.61, 590.40 and 162.46 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.61 : 590.40 = 162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.61/590.40 = 162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.61x = 590.40 × 162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.61x = 95,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,916.38/393.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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